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President Daniel Noboa is seeking closer ties with Donald Trump while publicly criticising Colombia’s left-wing President Gustavo Petro. The shift marks a departure from Ecuador’s traditionally neutral foreign policy, as Noboa aligns more closely with right-wing figures. This diplomatic pivot comes amid Noboa’s efforts to combat rising gang violence in Ecuador and secure U.S. support for his security strategy. By positioning himself against Petro, Noboa aims to differentiate his administration from regional leftist movements, hoping to strengthen alliances with Washington ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
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